Part-Time Provider (Physician/NP/PA) - ORCA Center

About the role

This role provides direct clinical care within the DESC Opioid Recovery and Care Access (ORCA) Center, which is open 24/7 and offers a variety of services including overdose care, MOUD initiation, harm reduction counseling, and follow-up care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment for OUD, including initiation and management of buprenorphine (sublingual and long-acting injectable) and, according to DESC protocols, methadone initiation.
• Conduct harm reduction counseling and provide services related to infectious diseases such as syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV (including PrEP).
• Manage and treat conditions commonly seen in individuals with OUD, such as skin and soft tissue infections and link individuals to mental health care.
• Educate patients on health-related topics, treatment plans, and harm reduction strategies.
• Document clinical care in accordance with DESC and regulatory standards.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers to provide holistic care and ensure continuity of care for individuals transitioning between ORCA Center services and other health care providers.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Fully licensed as a Physician, Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult NP), or Physician Assistant in the State of Washington; Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency; Experience or training in addiction medicine and harm reduction; Strong commitment to serving individuals with complex needs, including homelessness and co-occurring behavioral health conditions; Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and equity frameworks; Ability to remain open and receptive to constructive feedback; Strong ability to approach those with differing opinions with curiosity & active listening; Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in low-barrier buprenorphine programs or Federal Opioid Treatment Programs; Experience in an acute care setting (e.g., emergency department or overdose prevention center); Skills in addressing co-occurring mental health conditions and physical health needs; Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.